A Guide to the Secrets of Never-Sued Physicians

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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and Medulogic. The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4.00AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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A Guide to the Secrets of Never-Sued Physicians

About the Author

David Lickerman, M.D.

"Secrets of Never-Sued Physicians" was written and developed by David Lickerman, M.D., President of MeduLogic.

David Lickerman, MD is Medical Director of the Emergency Department at St. Joseph's Hospital West in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. He is also a System Medical Officer (SMO) of the Schumacher Group. He was formerly Associate Director of Emergency Medical Services at Christian Hospitals NE-NW in St. Louis, Missouri. His residency training was in Internal Medicine at St. Luke's Hospital-Washington University in St. Louis. His board certifications include Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Quality Improvement. He has written and lectured nationally on the subjects of risk management, medical quality improvement, and physician-patient communication. Most recently he co-authored a chapter entitled “Emergency Department Risk Management: Promoting quality and safety in a chaotic environment” in the fifth edition of Risk Management Handbook for Health Care Organizations published by the American Society of Healthcare Risk Managers in 2006. Other software programs written by Dr. Lickerman, and published by MeduLogic, include "Clinical Communication and Risk Management Strategies for Emergency Medicine", "Risk Management & the Art of Primary Care", and "The Many Faces of Family Violence." Additional information about these programs is available at www.medulogic.com.

Disclosure: Dr. Lickerman states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.

A Guide to the Secrets of Never-Sued Physicians

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by Sergio Luna | Sep 13, 2019
This activity covers very well the issue of avoiding being sued. However, I particularly liked the psychological description of what practicing medicine is and the psychodynamics of patients seeking help. It's extremely well done.

by Joe Hull | Jul 5, 2019
Very thorough and well done. Good explanations of how to alter physician behaviors to avoid malpractice suits.

by Hidden | Dec 16, 2018
more information for each specific sub-specialty

by Hidden | Nov 17, 2018
Very informative and useful CME!!!

by Stephen Portz | Nov 5, 2018
Very helpful refresher. I have some new ideas from this. I have used most of these techniques in my whole career. No law suits yet (knock on wood). Good to take a course like this every few years or so.

by ANAKARA SUKUMARAN | Aug 4, 2018
Great Review.

A Guide to the Secrets of Never-Sued Physicians

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